Sanitation Worker Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Sanitation Worker

Salary
$34,051.68 – $53,206.40 Hourly
Location High Point, NC 27260
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
3806
Department
Public Services Environmental Services
Opening Date
05/20/2025
Closing Date
8/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Job Description
WHO WE AREAt the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You’ll be joining a dynamic team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

OUR CORE VALUES

Integrity:

Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.

Responsibility:

A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.

Partnership:

Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

WHAT WE OFFER

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one 401K and 457B Retirement Plans PTO earned within first year
12 Paid Holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement Plan

YOUR PURPOSE

This is a vital front-line position that plays a key role in keeping our city clean, healthy, and beautiful. Sanitation Workers help ensure a higher quality of life for all residents through reliable and efficient waste collection services. This role offers stable, year-round employment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a difference in your community every single day.
Essential Tasks

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Empties roll-out carts into the hopper of a rear-packer truck using a mechanical lifter mounted on the back of the truck.
Steps up and rides on the step mounted on the rear of the truck as it moves from one collection point to another; holds on securely using hands and arms while the truck is in motion.
Collects bags, boxes, and bundles (not to exceed 50 pounds) and places them in the hopper of the rear-packer truck.
Assists the truck operator when backing up the vehicle by giving signals or calling out, guides the operator through congested or narrow areas to ensure safety.
Serves as a driver trainee as required, offering career progression opportunities for motivated individuals.
Assists in cleaning and maintaining the sanitation truck to ensure safety and functionality.
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to perform manual labor for extended periods in all weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Hearing/Speaking:

Expressing and receiving information by spoken word is necessary for communicating with coworkers, citizens, and vendors.

Visual Abilities:

Acuity, far: Must see clearly at 20 feet or more to ensure safety while working around traffic and moving vehicles.
Acuity, near: Must read and handle work-related documents up close.
Depth perception: Required for spatial judgment and safety awareness.

Field of Vision:

Must be able to see a wide span of area for safety monitoring.

Accommodation:

Ability to adjust focus quickly.

Physical Strength:

Light to moderate physical work.
Must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly.
Daily tasks involve standing, walking, lifting, and carrying for extended periods.

Type of Physical Demands:

Reaching:

Extending hands or arms in various directions.

Handling:

Using hands for seizing, grasping, turning, or working with tools.

Manual Dexterity:

Using fingers for precise movements or control.

OUR COMMITMENTS

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.
The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.
The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.

Application Deadline:

If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. This position may close earlier than the stated deadline due to high applicant volume.
Employer
City of High Point
Address
211 South Hamilton Street
High Point, North Carolina, 27260